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Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes according to physician plans of care. Responsibilities include assessing functional status, directing treatment, and instructing families and caregivers on therapeutic appliances.
Requires a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid state license. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, current CPR certification, and a reliable insured vehicle.
Job Description Summary
The home health physical therapist contracted or employed through the Nurses on Wheels is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Offices: 1600 E Main St, Alice, Texas 78332-4098, US
Offices: 1600 E Main St, Alice, Texas 78332-4098, US
